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TERATOWA
thalidomide
epilectic drug
retinol
ace inhibitors
third element
oral contraceptive
warfarin
alcohol
According to law, drugs that have a significant potential for abuse are placed into five categories called
schedules
not approved for medical use and have high abuse potentials; LSD, heroin, peyote, ecstasy (3,4 methyenedioxy-methamphetamine). highest potential abuse
schedule 1
used medically. High abuse potential (methadone, meperidine, cocaine, pentobarbital, Tylox)
-S2
Schedule II
less potential for abuse than I and ll but may lead to psychological or physical dependence (Vicodin, Tylenol with codeine)
Schedule III
drugs have some potential for abuse (Valium, Dalmane, Klonopin)
schedule IV
contain moderate amounts of controlled substances. An example is
Lomotil (atropine and
diphenoxylate)
schedule V
substance that has the potential to cause a defect in an unborn child during pregnancy.
teratogen
studies in pregnant women failed to show risk to the fetus
Category A
animal studies have failed to show a risk to the fetus but there are no adequate studies in women
Category B
animal studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus, no adequate human studies, benefits may outweigh risks
Category C
positive evidence of human fetal risk
Category D
animal or human studies have shown fetal abnormalities or toxicity
Category X
General principles of accurate drug administration
- right drug
- right patient
3.right dose
4.right time - right documentation
6.right route - right history and assessment
- right to refuse
9.right evaluation - right education
sites of injections sub q
subcutaneous: abdomen, thighs, back and upper arms
sites of injections IM
IM- deltoid, dorsogluteal, ventrogluteal and vastus lateralis muscles
sites of injection IV
antecubital, hands, arms, external jugular
other site of injection
Others: intradermal,
intra-articular, - joints
intra-arterial - artery
intrathecal- spine
Variables that affect drugs
dosage
route
drug diet
drug drug interaction
placebo response
antidote
body weight
age
pregnancy
gender hormonal effect
pathologic condition
general management toxicology drug overdose
cardio pulmonary resuscitation
endotracheal tubing
intravenous
check blood sugar
liver test-
(serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase)
(serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase)
kidney test- creatinine
antidotes
routes of administration
oral
via gastro intestinal tube( naso/orogastric)
rectal
vaginal
opthalmic
otic
nasal
topical
parenteral- IM,IV,SQ,ST
Drug sources
plants
humans and animals
synthetic and chemical substance
minerals
role in nursing care
PREVENTION
- First level
- Health impact of environment
- Health aspects of social, medicinal and illegal drug abuse
2. EARLY DETECTION OF DISRUPTION IN A HEALTHY CLIENT
- Second level
- Case finding and referral
- Seeks evidence of habituation, toxicity addiction and untoward side effects
3. CARE NEEDED FOR CLIENTS WITH ACUTE HEALTH NEEDS
- Third level
- Institutional setting
- Administering drugs to acutely ill patients
4. REHABILITATION AND RESUMPTION OF NORMAL LIVING
- Fourth level
- Focus • education and assistance
- Long term use of drugs necessary